What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Employer Programs position at Baylor Careers?
What We Are Looking For
Baylor University is seeking a Director of Employer Programs to support its Career Development Office (CDO). Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Career Development, the Director of Employer Programs for Baylor Law is a critical connection between the legal market and Baylor Law talent. The Director of Employer Programs will be responsible for connecting law firms, corporations, government offices, and non-profit organizations with Baylor Law students to secure internship, field placement, and post-graduate opportunities. Primary duties of the Director of Employer Programs will include overseeing the implementation and support of on-campus, remote, external services for legal employers seeking Baylor Lawyers. In addition to the CDO team, the Director will collaborate with Baylor Law’s faculty and staff, particularly its director of alumni relations and diversity coordinator.
A Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school is required. Candidate must be a licensed member of a state bar and in good standing. Experience in a law school career development setting and three years of relevant work experience are preferred. A combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of the required degree and/or years of experience.
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge/skills/abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Must be a team player with the ability to establish and cultivate rapport with students, alumni, and employers.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a strong customer service orientation.
- Knowledge of legal hiring processes and familiarity with legal, business, and marketplace influences impacting law practice hiring.
- Problem solving, time management, organizational, and project management skills are necessary for this role.
- The candidate should be a self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to develop marketing strategies.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
What You Will Do
- Develop job opportunities for law students and recent graduates to generate strong employment outcomes.
- Administer application and program timelines for employment programs, including on-campus interviews, employer visits to campus, job fairs, consortium events, Government Honors, Leadership Counsel on Legal Diversity Programs (LCLD), and post-graduate fellowships.
- Utilize social media platforms as well as traditional outreach to market students and graduates to a wide variety of legal employers (law firms, the judiciary, government agencies, public interest organizations, and corporations) including strengthening existing relationships and creating new contacts. Capturing details of employer visits in a reportable manner for internal constituent use.
- Provide career counseling to law students and recent graduates related to employer programs.
- Support employer outreach and administration of the In-House Practice Externship Program and other Externship Programs.
- Attend Baylor Law Alumni Receptions, jobs fairs, and other off-campus event representing Baylor Law.
- Identify and develop student resource materials to support students’ job searches. Present programs to students to help prepare them for their interaction with employers.
- Responsible for overseeing the Job Posting board at Baylor Law, including sourcing jobs for posting.
- Survey the employment status of graduates and students. Work closely with recent graduates, accurately report the employment status of graduates in annual reports to the American Bar Association and NALP. Track, compile, and analyze employment statistics and respond to trends or changing market conditions.
- Represent the law school to internal and external audiences. Participate in professional association groups relating to legal career planning, including local bar associations as well as the National Association for Law Placement. Attend the annual NALP conference and participate in the association's committee work, as directed.
- Assist in refining and implementing office policies as they relate to the recruiting process.
- Support any administrative needs of interview programs and job posting tasks, as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
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